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June 29, 2018 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Power Mountain Contura LLC · Struck by rolling or sliding object

Employee was placing a liner plate in the heavy media vessel. Employee was using a slate bar to slide the plate forward and the plate slid too far striking employee in the left ankle which resulted in a fractured ankle

May 15, 2017 WV · Coal welder (shop) HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Power Mountain Contura LLC · Over-exertion in lifting objects

Employee was prying on a screen to remove, felt a burning in lower back.

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